Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 51.8% in 2019. ▬ Flat
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Sri Lanka, 2006–2019
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka is 51.8%, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka peaked at 53.7% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 45.5%, in 2009.
Sri Lanka ranks 20th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 53.7% | — |
| 2009 | 45.5% | -15.4% |
| 2012 | 47.7% | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 50.5% | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 51.8% | +2.6% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 51.8% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54.7%, 95% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 49.6% | 45.5% | 53.7% | 2 |
| 2010s | 50.0% | 47.7% | 51.8% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More work & labour data for Sri Lanka
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5555 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5702 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.3 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.6 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,575 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,218 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 10,672 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 10,578 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 21,249 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka was 51.8% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 53.7% in 2006.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.5% in 2009.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
- Sri Lanka ranks 20th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)